Manager General
Resume:
Sam Razaghi
acxgts@r.postjobfree.com
I'm an American/Canadian with a 10-year career in Hospitality Management, Events and International Franchising.
Hotels, F&B and Nightlife Brands with the likes of Cavali Club and Lounge, Cirque Le Soir International, Armani Preve’, Blue Marlin Ibiza, Nikki Beach and many other extraordinary brands Events Management: private, corporate and public from mid level to festivals
I've worked globally in countries such as: Canada, United States, Shanghai/China, Dubai/UAE and London/UK
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Multiple Venue Management
Projects: Cirque Du Soleil International touring, Broadway Musical INT Touring, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Armani Hotel, Blue Marlin Ibiza Beach Club/Night Life/Restaurant, Nikki Beach UAE General Manager and Director of business development (North America)
• Day-to-Day Operations of a venue with 2000 capacity
• Managing a team of 170 employees from junior level to mid- senior
• HR and recruitment
• Sponsorship negotiations
• SOP and Training
• Design and project deadlines
• Marketing & Brand Launch
• Budgeting and PNL
• Artist booking and management
• Brand adaptation
• Booking and Handling High-End international clients and celebrities
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
*Operations and Development Director
Alchemy Project world (F&B/Events/Franchising agency) 2013-current www.alchemy-project.com
Alchemy Project is the leading Event's Management Agency, Brand Franchising, Night Life and Food and Beverage development with offices in the UAE, Turkey, Brazil and U.S.A. and I've over seen the expansion of the company to North America
• Market research
• Brand development and adaptation
• Strategic Consulting, business plan & sales strategy development Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring
• Generated new development Comprehensive database management
• Instruction on workstation setup
• Franchising and Branding
• SOP and Training a team of over 200 employees
• Licensing
• Booking and handling events such as Cirque Du Soleil and Broadway shows with the record breaking ticket sales in Cirque Du Soleil history UAE
• VIP sales program
• Developed brand strategy and statistics system
• Artist Management and contracting/negotiations/Celebrities
*GENERAL MANAGER
BLUE MARLIN IBIZA BEACH CLUB, RESTURANT, NIGHT CLUB
(BODRUM SESONAL) Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Resort BMI is the world-renowned beach club that hosts major international artists and elite guests
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• Hands on HR processing and hiring ( 176 staff )
• Training programs and SOP for each department
• Over seeing all aspects of marketing and advertising
• International artist booking and riders
• Menu Building and Price packaging
• Market research and PNL
• Financial control and Inventory control
• Guest relations and VIP handing
• Budgeting and setting weekly, monthly, daily targets
• Sponsorship negotiations
• Project launch and construction deadlines
*General Manager and Director of Franchising
CIRQUE LE SOIR INTERNATIONAL
Award winning Night Life Brand London/Dubai/Shanghai/Miami 2011 (Current brand ambassador of international pop-up) Directed a team of Designers, HR, Marketing, Operations team and Creative/Performers to one of the most successful opening in the region. Established the brand/venue as the most unique destination in London, Dubai and Shanghai. (Pre-Opening and Launch).
• Budgeting and Financial planning
• Day to day operations of all departments
• Training and SOP
• Inventory Control to achieve the best GP Menu building and price packaging
• Private and corporate event programs
• Concept development and adaptation of the brand according to the law and audience expectations (culture)
• Marketing and Brand Awareness
• Negotiations with all Alcohol Suppliers and partners, contractual agreements.
• Artist booking and VIP handling of celebrities and high-end clients
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*Managing Director of Public Events
VIBE EVENTS MANAGEMENT AGENCY INTERNATIONAL
Vibe is considered as the top event marketing, planning and management company
2009 to 2011
Ibiza/Dubai /Miami
Achievements
• Created and managed nightlife brands and events
• Celebrities and VIP handling
• Organized major concerts
• Brought brands such as Pacha and Cafe Delmar for especial events
Responsibilities:
• Managed a team of 75 to see the projects through to execution
• Artist Management and booking
• Responsible for all events logistics and/or artists/celebrities
• Prepared weekly updates and ROI reports for all events under Vibe (corporate and public)
• Liaise with and build a strong relationship with the media
• Organize and manage press releases for certain events and celebrities
• Identify and negotiate with third party suppliers in order to ensure best value for money
• Source sponsorship for all events
• Generate new business for the company Private and public * Source and secure new talent from across the world throughout the world * Work closely with Cipriani brand for Yas Yacht Club to ensure brand satisfaction * Consult with staff recruitment and with entertainment and artist booking for Allure by Cipriani * Managed and help to create an events calendar for over 6 venues
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*Marketing and Operations Manager
Dubai Marina Yacht Club
The Largest Man Made Marina in the world
2006 to 2009
Dubai Marina Yacht Club, The Address Hotel, Armani hotel. Achievements* Since joining in 2008, DMYC has won the 'Best New Asia Marina Award. Aquara restaurant and lounge has been recognized as one the hottest social spots in Dubai, achieving far beyond the target revenue. Senior Member of the creative team to activate the F & B outlets at the Address Dubai Marina and Armani Hotel
**Founder of Barstar PBS (Canadian hospitality association) EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF Fine ARTS
(B.A: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION) University of British Columbia 500 Hours Yoga Teacher’s Training, core power certified.
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